Dr. P’s Blogs

I recently returned from lecturing at the meeting of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. When I toured the exhibit hall I noticed there were a number of vendors selling various derivatives of Marijuana for medicinal uses. Unfortunately, most of the sales people did not seem to have a true grasp…

(The above diagram encompasses most of the external factors that affect stem cells in our body.) A stem-cell niche is an area of a tissue that provides a specific microenvironment, in which stem cells are present in an undifferentiated and self-renewable state. Cells of the stem-cell niche interact with the stem cells to…

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is something that has been around for a while but it seems to be having a renaissance. ESWT has been proven as an effective and safe non- invasive treatment option for tendon and other pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. I many times get the questions from patients as…

A multiple personality describes someone or entity with many personalities, each distinct and sometimes totally opposite. One side of a split personality may be amicable and easygoing, while the other side can be withdrawn or even violent. So, in essence we are dealing with a split personality. In a way, this seems to describe Nitric…

I would like to present a series of blogs that will address the future of Regenerative Medicine. I found the above picture and found it fascinating. It brought memories as to when I was a child. I grew up watching the Three Stooges on TV. Above we see the stooges looking at the eight-ball trying…

Here is the Wikipedia definition of an urban legend:” An urban legend, urban myth, urban tale, or contemporary legend is a form of modern folklore. It usually consists of fictional stories, often presented as true, rooted in local popular culture. These legends can be used for entertainment purposes, as well as semi-serious explanations for…

There have recently been scientific articles about using stem cell therapy for “anti-aging” treatments. There has been buzz lately on the internet and in the press about the use of stem cell therapy for “anti-aging purposes”. This is something we have been involved with for some time now. Even before the days of Ponce de…

Lubricin is naturally found in our body as part of the synovial fluid, the viscous substance that cushions and lubricates our joints. The above diagram is a quick synopsis of the effect of Lubricin on osteoarthritis. As we can see a lack of Lubricin will contribute to the formation of osteoarthritis. Lubricin is crucial to…

Above we can see what an actual cytokine “patchless patch” looks like. These patches are absolutely unique. They are the brainchild of Dr. Jo Serrentino. She has devoted a good portion of her life to the study of cytokines. I feel quite privileged to work with Dr. Jo Serrentino. She is my colleague, a mentor,…

(stem cells in a bottle is the pitch) It seems in the last few weeks I have seen a number of patients that have consulted with me after they have been treated “Amniotic Stem Cells” but still continued to be symptomatic. Occasionally, I will also see a patient who claims that they were treated…